"Either once they have left their country and are on route, or when they have actually arrived in the country of destination, that their passports are taken way, they are locked up and then they are forced into prostitution,"

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Last year, Transport Minister Keith Brown said passengers would see marked improvements on the route once it started sailing in June 2014.

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"The real change will come once this route is fully functional, " said Brig.

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Mr de Carteret said he hoped business would return once the route reopened.

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